TAQUERIA EL FLAKO
2324 W CYPRESS ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by hand sink
Intermediate 6
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
16-22-4Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Only has double sink, needs triple sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Operator states he is utilizing triple sink by convenience store on same property, MFDV is licensed as self sufficient with triple sink on plans.
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 by handsink.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam containers on floor
33-32-4Basic – Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Trash on ground by back door.
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Bare wood by double sink and handsink
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By grill
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.